Finding Crested Geckos in the Wild!

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@AnimalsatHomePodcast 7 ай бұрын

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@bvanfossen01 3 ай бұрын

New sub here. Thanks for the informative video! Which lighting do you use for your crested geckos, if any? Thanks

@bluefrogcreations6132 7 ай бұрын

I'm not at all surprised the wild crested geckos have a different head shape than the domestic version. Hobby breeders have aggressively pushed a shorter, wider head (and longer crests) as being "correct." In fact, there's even an effort in the U.S. to create a kennel club-style competitions to evaluate structure and color. Wild type cresties do still pop up by accident, but they are rigorously weeded out of the gene pool. I actually sought one out and he's a delightful study in soft greens and browns, with very subtle dappling and black specks, topped off by that longer head and the much despised "bald" crests. His appearance would fit seamlessly into the population I've seen photos of on the Isle of Pines. I love my selectively bred morphs too, don't get me wrong, but I wish there was more support in the hobby for the original type too.

@AnimalsatHomePodcast 7 ай бұрын

That’s fascinating!

@Bunny-ns5ni 7 ай бұрын

Nature already made these animals beautiful. Hobby breeders have taken morphology to the extreme, not usually for the benefit of the animals. It's pretty sad, and I hope this practice changes

@bluefrogcreations6132 7 ай бұрын

@@Bunny-ns5ni I do worry what the future holds for captive crested geckos. In my lifetime, I've seen numerous domestic breeds of animals turned into absolute horror shows under the guise of "beauty." Animals that are judged solely on appearance, without requirements for performance standards of some kind, are particularly vulnerable to their bodies being twisted into extreme forms. (We have yet to test lizards for their performance capabilities, although I'd be the first person to sign up to watch such an event! ) For as much as the reptile world likes to talk about conserving nature and emulating zoos, most of the actual captive breeding strategies are straight out of the purebred animal playbook, seemingly without any understanding of the oftentimes tragic results resulting from heavy inbreeding, the popular sire effect, and selecting for nonfunctional conformation. If you want to see the apotheosis of just how bad form can get, brace yourself and search the web for images of "Toadline bullies." To be clear, I don't believe the cresties and gargoyles being bred for structure have reached the point of having problems, but I can easily see the potential for them to go down the same, well-trodden path that has led to heartbreak and misery in domestic animals.

@mknjghigcfu 7 ай бұрын

@bluefrogcreations6132 we will not know until about 2035 if there is any overall detrimental effects from breeding for structure. I have a couple of geckos with wild caught lineage to establish heterozygosity in my population, although not talked about maybe breeders still establish a good amount of heterozygosity in their populations.

@bluefrogcreations6132 7 ай бұрын

@@mknjghigcfu Out of curiosity, why did you pick that date in particular?

@TikisGeckos 7 ай бұрын

Great Episode. This is great for “experienced” hobbyists to listen to. We have experimented with keeping crested geckos outside here in south Florida. They can handle heat better than most people think if the humidity is high. Problem is indoors, the AC sucks away the humidity so that’s where the problem lies. High heat + low humidity = dehydrated geckos.

@AnimalsatHomePodcast 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yes, excellent point!

@richardsanchez5444 5 ай бұрын

I'm experiencing that right now I'm in the valley in California and it's gets super hot here,I have to run my ac so he doesn't overheat but sometimes I put an ice pack on one side of the terrarium so he can have that cool spot if he wants. Along the way some condensation build up and keeps the humidity at a decent level. I spray it before I leave for work so it spikes then drys out to around the high 40's during the day.

@leopardgeckotalk 7 ай бұрын

Midway through, really loving this episode so far. I always love hearing about how our animals live in the wild, it really inspires me to improve their tanks each time. I think one downfall of trying to replicate tropical storms in captivity is we can end up overwatering a tank, and the system gets ruined, but certainly an interesting thing to try in a big enough space.

@AnimalsatHomePodcast 7 ай бұрын

Yes, so true! I think the frog people do it right with rain chambers, etc. really difficult to replicate when using a deep substrate layer

@cherylj7460 8 күн бұрын

I know so little about geckos. Dillon, you’re always the best source for learning. Thank you!

@CompComp 7 ай бұрын

This channel is unfortunately a hidden gem. I loved the episode OC. I've improved my husbandry from watching this channel. It gave me the tools to find care information since I am newer to reptiles.

@AnimalsatHomePodcast 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching, glad you’re finding the podcast valuable. Hopefully in the next year or so the channel will be not so hidden!

@avaogara 7 ай бұрын

let's hope island stays this way n kept natural n safe for all the geckos n other animals..new Caledonia beautiful

@jamielovesjohn 7 ай бұрын

Awesome episode and guest! I love episodes on specific species that make me rethink my whole approach. I just upgraded my crestie but the wheels are turning for another, even better upgrade soon.

@AnimalsatHomePodcast 7 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching, Jamie!

@luca490 4 ай бұрын

This was incredibly interesting! Thank you for the podcast and to Thomas for sharing his experience!

@AnimalsatHomePodcast 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

@pamhouweling7141 7 ай бұрын

Thank you both for this episode. It follows what I have been seeing.

@AnimalsatHomePodcast 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

@cameronspahn7906 7 ай бұрын

I just recently got my first crested gecko last month! Shes a 6 year now retired breeder named Peach! This amazing and very informative video has really peaked my interests in how wild Cresties differ from captive ones and potential changes in husbandry and care! I definitely look forward to the release of Blue River diet here in the US and see how it compares to the other brands!

@AnimalsatHomePodcast 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

@meighanbelanger6717 7 ай бұрын

Hands down one of the best animal/reptile podcasts!! 🎉 Such a valuable episode! I recently got a created gecko back in April, looking to upgrade his tank shortly once he gets a bit bigger. Definitely going to rewatch this and take some notes 🗒️ before I work on his new enclosure.

@AnimalsatHomePodcast 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, I really appreciate that 🙏🏻 I’m glad you enjoyed the episode, and I’m glad you found it valuable! Good luck working on his enclosure 😀

@CryptidGrimm 7 ай бұрын

I’ve been waiting for an episode like this!!! We need more journalists/biologists exploring these habitats and researching our animals natural history. I need to visit!

@AnimalsatHomePodcast 7 ай бұрын

I’m hoping to do more like this in the future!

@isabellamakarewicz6275 4 ай бұрын

Really awesome episode. Lots of good and new information! Keep up the awesome work

@AnimalsatHomePodcast 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for watching the episode, glad you enjoyed it!

@LanceKirkman 7 ай бұрын

I've heard it's highly speculated if Crustaceans play a large diet role in Du-ana Leachies

@avaogara 7 ай бұрын

so interesting .I never let her enclosure get over 82 dgr .a/c on then .I keep her humidity at least 70 -80 %.mist at night ...I ❤ this podcast !!!

@thedriftmc 7 ай бұрын

I'm setting up a bio active enclosure for a gargoyle gecko at the end of this year. This video was invaluable for me.

@AnimalsatHomePodcast 7 ай бұрын

Awesome, I’m glad you enjoyed it! Good luck with the build later this year 👍🏼

@thedriftmc 7 ай бұрын

Thanks man, funnily enough I was already thinking of a vertical hollow log with ferns growing inside. Seems my hunch was right 😁

@Kaikent3 7 ай бұрын

Very unrelated but I have a flying gecko and I've looked into them quite heavily and they're is very little information on them and I would for a podcast like this to cover them but this has greatly inspired me as to how am going to care for my future crested gecko so thank you guys for your knowledge and helping the hobby.

@AnimalsatHomePodcast 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching the episode, glad you enjoyed! That is a great topic idea, I will add it to my list!

@mypetsandme9473 7 ай бұрын

Blue river diet : My geckos love the fruit & bug . Yet to try the watermelon and strawberry they like the others too. So interesting to hear about their habitat.

@mypetsandme9473 7 ай бұрын

I love that you say warmer . Mine are about 22/ 23 at night & gets up to 26 in the day . I use deep heat protectors , have 7% UVB & keep them in a bio active . I hate to think that people keep them at room temperature . Humidity is interesting 😃

@AnimalsatHomePodcast 7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the episode, thanks for watching! So much we can learn from the wild

@mypetsandme9473 7 ай бұрын

@@AnimalsatHomePodcast I’m glad I’ve discovered your channel 👍

@dacisky 7 ай бұрын

That was astounding! I have a gargoyle and of course video breaks up during a lot of the stuff I wanted to hear near the end. I I found I'm auto subscribed due to being subscribed to A@H!!! Nice. Looking forward to hearing more about Blue River.

@AnimalsatHomePodcast 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching, glad you enjoyed it! Oh don’t worry, the video broke up, but nothing was really missed (the glitch makes it sound like there is more missing than that really is). Essentially Thomas was saying we don’t have any information about gargoyles, so hopefully that comes in the future!

@hjj7154 6 ай бұрын

Hi, thank you for very specific and useful videos! The information of humidity helped me a lot because I recently get my first crested gecko, and was a bit worried whether his vivarium humididy is appropriate or not(It usually stays about 75-90% all day). Do you have any clues about dry season's humidity? I am wondering if it is okay to let him exposed to high humidity all years. Thanks!

@AnimalsatHomePodcast 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching, glad you found it. Helpful! I believe in the dry season the humidity is quite high as well, 70% and higher. As long as you have good ventilation, you’ll be fine! fresh air is ideal, stagnant air is not

@hjj7154 6 ай бұрын

@@AnimalsatHomePodcast Thanks! Helped a lot:)

@LoriAdams-w7j Ай бұрын

Where is the best source for correct husbandry for a Gargoyle gecko? Hard to know if on-line info is correct.

@avaogara 7 ай бұрын

Dylan love this my enclosure duplicate to their natural environment vines branches hides Rocks leaf litter etc she loves her habitat !!ty so much fir this 🦎💚

@AnimalsatHomePodcast 7 ай бұрын

That’s awesome, thank you for watching! 😀

@flyboymic7182 2 ай бұрын

You found only 4, but they are sooooo good at finding holes and hiding places. So you were actually probably lucky to find 4.

@LanceKirkman 7 ай бұрын

Where can we see his footage. I love all the B roll, but where can we find the rest?

@AnimalsatHomePodcast 7 ай бұрын

Make sure you subscribe to the exotics keeper magmas KZbin channel. Thomas will be posting the footage there, not sure when though.

@LanceKirkman 6 ай бұрын

@@AnimalsatHomePodcast thank you so much! I hunted it down and subscribed

@juanitabolster2483 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. fascinating as always🦎

@AnimalsatHomePodcast 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@avaogara 7 ай бұрын

love crested geckos 🦎..n Dylan I believe you mentioned a book you own on natural habitats ..what's the title ??..

@AnimalsatHomePodcast 7 ай бұрын

Hmm.. did I mention that in this episode? I’m forgetting 😆 I think this is the one “BIO-Activity And The Theory Of Wild Re-Creation by John Courteney-Smith of Arcadia Reptile”

@avaogara 7 ай бұрын

@@AnimalsatHomePodcast no you mentioned it in a past video but I want this book ty so much

@bvanfossen01 3 ай бұрын

@animalsathomepodscast new sub. Thanks for the informative video! Which lighting do you use for your crested geckos, if any? Thanks!

@AnimalsatHomePodcast 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for watching the video and subscribing to the channel! For my Chris to gecko I use a 25W halogen exo terra day bulb, an Arcadia Shadeweller for UVB and an Arcadia LED Jungle Dawn for visible light

@Kettleman96 7 ай бұрын

this is a great conversation, thanks. Do you have any information on when he will be conducting similar projects on Gargoyle geckos?

@AnimalsatHomePodcast 7 ай бұрын

Thanks, thanks for watching. glad you enjoyed the episode. As of right now, I don’t have any information on that. If he does end up back in New Caledonia to do research on gargoyles, I will definitely do an episode on it!

@panalakia 5 ай бұрын

How does one get good flow of air while maintaining humidity?

@AnimalsatHomePodcast 5 ай бұрын

A deep substrate layer and lots of life plants is your best bet!

@yuto9488 7 ай бұрын

love this ep i have a garg and this ep has been really useful

@AnimalsatHomePodcast 7 ай бұрын

Awesome, thanks for watching!

@LittleBeastyReptiles 7 ай бұрын

I wish a full study with year round temp/ humidity readings was possible! This is a great snapshot into their natural environment though. I’ve treated my cresties humidity as I do my Chameleons. While wildly different animals and part of the world, the island settings for each would result in a humidity spike at night as the rain and fog rolls in from the coast then a slight drop during the day. So a good mist at night and letting the enclosure air out a bit and drop during the day has worked really well.

@AnimalsatHomePodcast 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching the episode! Totally agree, it would be awesome if someone could leave some data loggers in the forest for a year or more

@joshbrooks1405 Ай бұрын

Do you think after so many generations in captivity we have changed the care parameters compared to wild geckos?

@AnimalsatHomePodcast Ай бұрын

It’s definitely an interesting question! I think we’re more likely to see behavioral changes first, i.e. docility, etc., before we see changes that allow them to be cared for differently